Child Abuse Stats for 2010

2010 in the United States: 

• 266,000 children were victims of child abuse and neglect
• 1,560 children* died as a result of child abuse and neglect.  That’s 4 every day.

*National Children’s Alliance estimate

In Oklahoma:

•  There were 8,110 confirmed cases of child abuse in 2011. That’s enough children to fill the Lloyd Noble Center.
•  42 children died in 2010 as a result of child abuse and neglect.

That is over 3 a month.

Over 80% of child abuse is committed by a parent or primary caregiver.

Parent Promise seeks to prevent the abuse and neglect of Oklahoma’s children through parent education and support; Oklahoma should invest in quality preventative programs such as home visitation services because prevention programs make a difference in a child’s life.

Start Right (OCAP) “State Funded Home Visitation Services” (Oklahoma State Department of Health)

 *70.5% of high risk children that received OCAP home visitation services between 1997 and 2007 were never identified as a victim.

If you have questions, need support, or would like a representative of our agency to speak with your group, please call

1-800-CHILDREN.

 If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE at 1-800-522-3511.

 Parent Promise is the Oklahoma Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and is accredited by The National Exchange Club Foundation 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

We are encouraging all to participate in raising awareness by building Blue Ribbon Trees and sending in pictures for a slideshow of images that will be shown at the Capitol that day. Keep up with more details by "Liking" the pages on Facebook.

Visit Parent Promise on Facebook and Oklahoma Child Abuse Prevention 

Join the Movement

Parent Promise has joined the Movement for America's Children. The movement is a national campaign that is underway to ensure that all children have the opportunity for healthy growth and development.